Islamic ArtTextiles-Painted and/or Printedca. 1689

The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb is a textiles-painted and/or printed created in ca. 1689 using cotton; painted measuring H. 96 7/16 in (245 cm) W. 42 5/8 in. (108.3 cm) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCotton; painted
DimensionsH. 96 7/16 in (245 cm) W. 42 5/8 in. (108.3 cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Painted and/or Printed
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineTropenmuseum, Amsterdam
Dateca. 1689

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb?

The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb created?

The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb dates to ca. 1689.

What material is The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb made from?

The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb is crafted from cotton; painted.

Is The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb in the public domain?

The Embassy of Johannes Bacherus en route to the Court of Aurangzeb is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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